Trans Fats Are Still in Your Food: Why That’s a Problem You Can’t Ignore

Despite regulatory bans and packaging claims like “zero grams trans fat,” trans fats continue to make their way into Indian diets. Often hidden in everyday snacks and processed foods, these fats have been extensively studied and linked to adverse health outcomes even at very low intakes.   This article summarizes what trans fats are, why… Continue reading Trans Fats Are Still in Your Food: Why That’s a Problem You Can’t Ignore

Is Ghee Helping or Harming You? The Truth Behind India’s Favorite Immunity Food

We rush to stock up on kitchen essentials like turmeric, chyawanprash, kada, and ghee—our trusted “immunity boosters.” Ghee especially gets a hero’s welcome. After all, Ayurveda swears by it, and dadi always said it keeps you strong.   But here’s the uncomfortable truth: That jar of “immunity ghee” in your kitchen? It could be doing… Continue reading Is Ghee Helping or Harming You? The Truth Behind India’s Favorite Immunity Food